title: Conservative management of a large maxillary cyst.
abstract: This article describes the treatment of a large maxillary cyst by root canal treatment and decompression using a hollow drain made from surgical suction tubing. The rationale behind the use of this technique is reviewed and its advantages highlighted.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry, Dental School, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK.
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Rees
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011842:Radicular Cyst / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D011859:Radiography; D012390:Root Canal Therapy; D013396:Suction